I have a little confession to make. I was watching a television show about Alaska (because you all know how I’m in love with Alaska), and I saw this awesome idea that sparked an awesome idea in my head.

So this television family created a sauna that was portable. They took it all over their large property so they could view whatever they wanted while they were relaxing and detoxing for the day.

Let me just say, I’ve had my mind set on having a sauna around my house ever since. I love the idea of sweating it all out. Plus, there are a ton of benefits to detoxing your body.

Which is why I’m bringing you this post on sauna designs. If the idea of a sauna sounds exciting or like something you could possibly be interested in, then you’ll need to know what design options you have and potentially how to create one yourself.

So here are awesome sauna designs that will (hopefully) strike your fancy:

1. Outbuilding Sauna Designs

This woman created a blog post about how she turned her outbuilding into her own personal sauna. I love the design. It includes an entry way, storage area, changing room, and sauna.

Plus, she also built it herself. It is an awesome idea in my book and would be a great addition to most properties.

2. The Portable Bike Sauna

This design is a little different than most saunas I’ve seen. Some inventors got together and created this little portable sauna that could fit on the back of a bike so it could be enjoyed anywhere.

Now, I’m not one to want to ride around town in little clothing and sweating for the whole world to see. But some people are okay with that. If you would be, then you might want to check into having your own portable sauna.

6. The 5 Compact Home Sauna Designs

This post shares 5 manufactured compact home saunas. I believe they are actually meant to work for apartment dwellers.

So if you aren’t too concerned about a budget, then this might be a good option for you. However, if you aren’t really into manufactured items, then you might still be able to get a few good ideas for when you create your own sauna.

8. The 4’x5’ Outdoor Sauna Design Kit

This is a great looking smaller sauna. If you are a little nervous about constructing a sauna from scratch, but you don’t have the funds to have someone build a custom sauna for you, then a kit could be a good option.

So this sauna is a kit which includes your heater and accessories (according to the site.) It looks like a fantastic little addition to any home.

9. The Wood Burning DIY Sauna

I have to tell you all that I really love this sauna. I think it is rustic and adorable to look at. I also love the fact that it was built from scratch and that someone shared instructions and amazing pictures.

So if you are looking for a sauna to build from the ground up on your own, here is an example of what someone else did. If you are looking for a rustic sauna this could be it.

21. The Sauna and Wood Burning Hot Tub Combo

This is just a picture meant to share a design of what others have done with wood burning hot tubs and saunas.

However, I’m making a little bit of an assumption that the building is a sauna. Even if it isn’t, you could probably turn it into one in your own design. Though there is no tutorial on the build, it could be a good starting point for your own design.